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It’s Been 2 Years of COVID and Finally We’re Back in Print! 

April 18, 2022 By Sarah

The South Nicollet News  is a monthly single-page insert of the Lyndale & Kingfield Neighborhood Associations shared with neighbors via the bi-monthly SW Connector. Check the April 21st edition for the first edition, with news in English and Spanish about happneings up and down the corridor! You can also view the full edition here!

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Be sure to check every issue of the Connector for stories and actions from neighborhood leaders regarding local issues and opportunities.

Questions on happenings should be directed to .

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Help KFNA Close Out 2021 on Strong Note; Make a Year-End Donation Today

December 27, 2021 By Sarah

Dear Kingfield Neighbor –  Understanding the Kingfield Neighborhood Association is as easy as ABC: KFNA is Always Building Community.  Whether that is through discussions and exploration of hard issues like safety and racism, working side by side to improve our neighborhood, or through events where we celebrate being together, KFNA knows that community building work we do is the foundation of community safety.

The Kingfield Neighborhood Association connects neighbors to each other and to important actions and activities that help you amplify your voice in our city. For this work, we are asking for your donation to support KFNA today. The Kingfield Neighborhood Association (KFNA) needs your financial support for the work we do in our neighborhood.  Due to changes that City of Minneapolis made in how funds are distributed to neighborhood associations, KFNA has a $30,000 budget gap this year.

What would your life be like without your neighborhood association?

  • Less Informed? Who else would host civic discussions with stakeholders on both sides debating the issues, to make sure you are educated and engaged in making change in your community?
  • Lonelier? Who else would organize Nicollet Open Streets, all-day Election Polling Party, and Light It Up Kingfield as fun, local activities, simply as a way for you to build relationships to your neighbors and be out on our streets in neighborhood streets?
  • More Isolated? Who else would collect and send you a weekly e-news of everything going on in Kingfield neighborhood and work with block clubs to provide up-to-date public safety tips?
  • Quieter? And who would organize your musically gifted neighbors into street parties like PorchFest and On Thursdays We Sing so we share and see the talents of all our neighbors? 

A gift of any size at this time of year helps us close our year-end funding gap. A sustaining monthly donation of $10 or $20 helps us plan for the future.

Donations can be made by:

  • Visit GiveMN.org/organization/Kingfield-Neighborhood-Association
  • Texting ‘KFNA’ to 44-321
  • Mailing a check to our address at the South Nicollet Action Center, c/o KFNA,
    3537 Nicollet Avenue South, MPLS 55408

Thank you!

Your KFNA Board of Directors:

Chris DesRoches, KFNA President, 44th & Grand

Sarah Tschida, Vice President, 36th & Pillsbury

Alice Johnson, Treasurer, 43rd & Grand

BJ Titus, Secretary, 38th & 1st

Jerome Rankine, 39th & Pleasant

David Robbins, 44th & Wentworth

Becky Dankowski, 40th & Garfield

Dave Searl, 38th & 1st

Todd Shipman, 37th & Lyndale

Brighton McCormick, Nicollet & West 37th Street

Lorial Roballo-Kaster, 40th & Harriet

Josh Martin, 44th & Harriet

Katie Blanchard, 45th & Pleasant

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Please Consider KFNA in your Year-end donations this year

December 14, 2021 By Sarah

Understanding the Kingfield Neighborhood Association is as easy as ABC: KFNA is Always Building Community.

Whether that is through discussions and exploration of hard issues like safety and racism, working side by side to improve our neighborhood, or through events where we celebrate being together, KFNA knows that community building work we do is the foundation of community safety.

What would your life be like without your neighborhood association?

  • Less Informed? Who else would host civic discussions with stakeholders on both sides debating the issues, to make sure you are educated and engaged in making change in your community?
  • Lonelier? Who else would organize Nicollet Open Streets, all-day Election Polling Party, and Light It Up Kingfield as fun, local activities, simply as a way for you to build relationships to your neighbors and be out on our streets in neighborhood streets?
  • More Isolated? Who else would collect and send you a weekly e-news of everything going on in Kingfield neighborhood and work with block clubs to provide up-to-date public safety tips?
  • Quieter? And who would organize your musically gifted neighbors into street parties like PorchFest and On Thursdays We Sing so we share and see the talents of all our neighbors?

The Kingfield Neighborhood Association connects neighbors to each other and to important actions and activities that help you amplify your voice in our city. For this work, we are asking for your donation to support KFNA today. The Kingfield Neighborhood Association (KFNA) needs your financial support for the work we do in our neighborhood.  Due to changes that City of Minneapolis made in how funds are distributed to neighborhood associations, KFNA has a $30,000 budget gap this year.

A gift of any size at this time of year helps us close our year-end funding gap.
A sustaining monthly donation of $10 or $20 helps us plan for the future.

Donations can be made by:

  • Scanning this QR Code which will take you to www.org/organization/Kingfield-Neighborhood-Association
  • Texting ‘KFNA’ to 44-321
  • Mailing a check to our address at the South Nicollet Action Center, c/o KFNA,
    3537 Nicollet Avenue South, MPLS 55408


Thank you!

—Your KFNA Board of Directors

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Reminder: December KFNA Board Meeting is Tonight

December 8, 2021 By Sarah

Wednesday December 8, 7-9PM On Zoom

 

The Kingfield Neighborhood Association Board of Directors meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month. Due to COVID the meetings are held via Zoom and but neighbors are still welcome to join whether for the Community Forum at the beginning of each meeting (bring your questions or concerns!) or to listen in on the business of the Board of Directors.

Recordings of past meetings can be found on our Kingfield Neighborhood Association YouTube station. If you have questions about content or meeting please contact Sarah Linnes-Robinson, KFNA Executive Director.

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It was GREAT to see so many neighbors voting last week; stay in touch with KFNA!

November 9, 2021 By Sarah

If you missed talking to KFNA at MLK Park and want to share your hopes, concerns, or ideas, feel free to reach out to us and tell us what you are thinking! You can do this through the Kingfield Community Survey, by attending a KFNA Board meeting on 11/10/21 on Zoom, or by contacting us directly at or 612-823-5980.

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Tonight, Wednesday, June 29th from 6:30-8:30pm at Tonight, Wednesday, June 29th from 6:30-8:30pm at MLK Park (4055 Nicollet Ave), join neighbors for a free ice cream social! Music, face painting, crafts, rides for kids, and free Sebastian Joe’s ice cream will be provided. Donations welcomed! Questions? Email organizer@lyndale.org or call 608-224-9998.
Saturday July 9th, 10am-12pm / Tuesday, July 12th, Saturday July 9th, 10am-12pm / Tuesday, July 12th, 4:30-6:30pm / Community Garden Workdays / 3110 Pillsbury Avenue, 55408

Want to get involved with nearby community gardens? Want to learn from master gardeners? Pillsbury Garden at 3110 Pillsbury Avenue is currently being maintained by a group of six gardeners called the Master Gardeners who have gone through a garden training program with the University of Minnesota Extensions and who are now completing their community project by maintaining part of Pillsbury garden and growing food for local food shelves in the area. They would love YOUR help to maintain this garden. Come to the garden at 3110 Pillsbury Avenue, Minneapolis MN 55408 on Saturday, July 9th or Tuesday, July 12th to learn gardening techniques, to help tend to the land, and to meet other neighbors while enjoying the beautiful garden! All are welcome. Can’t make it to these workdays? Don’t worry, they will happen every second Saturday and following Tuesday of each month this summer. Neighbors are also always welcome to stop by the garden and help weed and water in their own time. Also remember that there is another group of master gardeners who take care of raised beds at MLK park. They would also love your help! They meet every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30pm at MLK Park! Questions? Email organizer@lyndale.org or call 612-824-9402.
From June 27th until August 26th from 12:30-1:30pm From June 27th until August 26th from 12:30-1:30pm, MLK Park and Painter Park are giving out free, nutritious lunches for kids, 18 and under. These lunches are served everyday except for July 4th from the MPS Nutrition Center. Make sure to check them out!
Looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity? Ly Looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity?
Lyndale's Education Program is currently accepting applications for volunteers who are able to work with their Digital Literacy/ESL class located at Horn Towers, 3121 Pillsbury Avenue! Help your neighbors gain important computer and English skills from 2:00 - 4:00, Monday - Thursday. All neighbors are welcome to volunteer, not just Lyndale neighbors. Please contact Education Program Manager, Nicki Olalde at nicki@lyndale.org for more information and to sign up.
A reminder that Minneapolis Parks and Rec is hosti A reminder that Minneapolis Parks and Rec is hosting day camps for kids throughout the summer! Learn more and sign up here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNPARKREC/bulletins/31a291e.
Happy Pride! Metro Transit is offering free rides Happy Pride! Metro Transit is offering free rides to pride on Saturday, June 25th and Sunday June 26th. Check it out here: https://tcpride.org/metro-transit-free-rides-to-pride/ and enjoy all the activities this weekend!
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